Quartz with Pyrite “phantoms

Quartz with Pyrite “phantomsAn aesthetic group of very gemmy, colorless prismatic Quartz crystals which are included unique and eye catching phantoms of metallic golden Pyrite floating near the terminations of the crystals. The reverse side of the specimen shows that the Pyrite is not only growing inside the Quartz crystals but is actually coating them in places as well. The piece was certainly difficult to photograph, and I would say it does look better in person. A tiny bit of

light green Paravauxite crystals and tan colored Sigloite crystals on matrix

fairly thick blade of Ferberite is surrounded by several smaller blades and one little “closed” twin of equal quality

For those who don't know

it's a fine representation of these excellent quality Brookites from Pakistan

Specimen # BOL711B268

A worthwhile specimen that is comparably better than most I have seen from Siglo XX

gemmy/translucent

Specimen # BOL711B247

and this line is simply a unique indicator of the activity that was taking place in the pocket while the crystal was forming

Specimen # BROOK31917

A classic “V”-shaped twin (twinned along the {100} face) of Ferberite from the famous Tasna mine in far southern Bolivia

This particular specimen hosts several sharp